Green BuiltTM, or Green Building, is the most exciting and significant development in home building in recent years. It is nothing less than a quite revolution in the way that new homes and communities are planned and constructed.

In a nutshell, Green BuiltTM homes are

Energy Efficient

Environmentally Friendly

Healthier

Safer

The community benefits because Green BuiltTMhomes use less of our precious resources, both during construction and during operation of the home.Using less energy results in less pollution and resource depletion.

Defining Green Built

Green BuiltTMcan be defined as building new homes in a manner that conserves resources and can include numerous elements affecting virtually every aspect of construction.Most often it involves the following design considerations:

·Energy efficiency in heating/ cooling systems, appliances, lighting and the building envelope.

·Selection of materials based on recyclability, durability and the amount of energy used to create the material.

·Land planning and design techniques that preserve the natural environment and minimize disturbance to the land.

To become a Green Buildera builder must routinely practice the above activities in the construction of new homes.Also in order to construct Certified Green BuiltTMhomes a builder must participate in a Green BuiltTMtraining program and apply for certification through Green BuiltTM Michigan. An independent third party auditing agency.In order for a home to be classified as Certified Green BuiltTM the builder must have achieved these credentials.

At McIntyre Builders we have been practicing energy conscious and green building techniques for 20 years.Through our participation in the Energy and Environmental Building Association we constantly strive to improve our knowledge and skills in these areas.We were members of the founding Green BuiltTMMichiganboard of directors and currently maintain our seat today.In addition we are proud to be the firstCertified Green Builderin West Michigan.

What Is Green Built Certified?

TheGreen BuiltTM Michigan program uses the EPA Energy Star Program rating system as its base with additional points assigned to the home for green elements in the home. It is designed to give maximum flexibility to both the homeowner and the builder.An Energy Star home uses less energy, which translates into saving for the occupant and an improved environment.

Based on an independently verified and audited point system, points are awarded for certain requirements in each of these categories; land use, water efficiency, energy efficiency, resource management, indoor air quality, and design efficiency. Based on the total point level achieved the home can be categorized into one of three different levels.

Bronze

Basic level of energy & sustainable features

Silver

Standard level of energy & green features

Gold

Complete systems approach to integrating green features into a home

For more details regarding theGreen BuiltTMMichiganpoint system talk toMcIntyre Buildersbefore you start your home to see how you can make your home a Certified Green BuiltTM Home, for you, your children and the future.

What Can You Do?

As you look at the planning of your new home, careful consideration should be given to building a home that will enjoy lower utility bills, improved indoor air quality, less construction waste, reduced maintenance costs and a harmony with nature while helping to protect the environment.GreenBuilding is not an all or nothing endeavor and even modest measures can result in significant conservation of resources.ContactMcIntyre Buildersfor how you can build aGreen BuiltTM Certifiedhome.Let your new home earn theGreen BuiltTM Certifiedseal of approval.